A LOOK AT THE ZICA/GIANT LEAP EAGLE: 1976 TOY

I note that there's been some brand new photos that's surfaced on social media of the eagerly awaited  Eagle:1976.

I pre-ordered one myself last year at the Space: 1999 convention and still wait in anticipation.

 For now here's  some photos I took of the reimagined Eagle: 1976 prototype  created by Zica Toys in partnership with Giant Leap Toys that was briefly displayed at last year's convention.

The toy enthusiastically takes it's inspiration from the classic  Mattel Eagle, which was released back in 1976. It's certainly not a cheap collectable, and is definitely aimed at the more serious collector.

The original Mattel toy was around 21/2 feet long, this new re-imagined one  is around 3 Feet long and is much more detailed, but without losing too much of the look of the original toy.

The pod has the fold down doors either side, the winch, chairs and control panel stickers.

There's also an opening on top of the cockpit to fit the action figure pilots into place.

It comes with two 9.6 cm astronaut action figures, complete with removable helmets (I believe on the finished item the visors will be clear) and a weapons rack.

Although there's been several setbacks since it was first announced it is now due to be released on an unspecified date this coming winter.

Not for everyone I know, and for collectors in the UK I imagine the current postal situation in America isn't going to be helpful, but I think it looks great. A perfect combination of  a toy/model hybrid,

The question now is when will it finally be released?